Record #:

2021

Author(s):

Jones, Charles A.

Abstract:

Greensboro native George E. Preddy, Jr. was the leading combat flying ace in Europe during World War II until he was accidentally shot down by his troops on Christmas Day, 1944.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 62 Issue 7, Dec 1994, p32-34, por

Subject(s):

Preddy, George Earl, 1919-1944; North Carolina--History--World War, 1939-1945--Aerial operations; Fighter pilots